Zimbabwe has announced plans to kill dozens of elephants to manage the population within the Save Valley Conservancy, where the current elephant population far exceeds the land's carrying capacity. The initiative aims to mitigate ecological damage caused by overpopulation. Meat from the culled elephants will be distributed to local communities, while the ivory will be secured by the state wildlife authority.

Climate change is not only causing environmental damage but also significantly impacting mental health, leading to eco-anxiety and ecological grief, especially among younger generations. Experts emphasize the need to acknowledge these emotional responses as valid and integrate mental health support into climate action strategies.

Climate activists globally face harsh penalties for protesting. Australia has high arrest rates for environmental protests. New laws target disruptions with hefty fines and jail time. The UK and Germany also see increased legal action against protesters. Fossil fuel companies use lawsuits to silence dissent. Activists face murder in some regions. These actions reflect growing intolerance towards climate activism.

The Namami Gange programme has significantly improved the Ganga's water quality, meeting bathing standards in most stretches except for two areas in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative has also eliminated fish mortality since 2017 and conserved groundwater. However, the report highlights a considerable gap in achieving Extended Producers Responsibility targets for battery and plastic waste management across the nation.

Pupy, a 35-year-old African elephant, has been relocated from Buenos Aires' Ecopark to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil after a 2,700-kilometer journey. The move follows criticism of her previous living conditions.

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Nagaon district on Saturday morning at 7:38 am, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor had a depth of 10 km, with coordinates of 26.50 latitude and 93.27 longitude. Further details about the impact and any potential damage are still pending.

Germany's environment minister has issued a warning about the heightened risk of forest fires and potential harvest failures due to a significant lack of rainfall. The country experienced its driest period since 1931, with rainfall levels far below the average, particularly impacting northwest and southeast regions.

The Delhi government plans to implement micro-level interventions, such as strict dust control at construction sites, promoting electric vehicles, expanding the metro network, and cleaning inner roads with mechanized sweepers to combat air pollution. Experts emphasize sustainable urban mobility and data-driven strategies to improve air quality.